Exhibition Research Assistant
Location: Cromwell Road, London, UK
Contract: Full-time, fixed-term
Salary: £28,520–£32,925 per annum
Application deadline: 22 September 2026
The Victoria and Albert Museum is seeking a Research Assistant to support the development of a future exhibition exploring art and design in Florence between approximately 1450 and 1750.
The exhibition will be accompanied by a publication and a programme of related events.
About the Role
As a member of the curatorial team, the Exhibition Research Assistant will undertake research and curatorial administration, supporting the Exhibition Co-Curators with the development and delivery of the exhibition and its accompanying publication.
The role will involve collaborating with departments across the museum as well as external partners.
About the V&A
The V&A is a leading museum of art, design and performance. Its permanent collection comprises more than 2.8 million objects, books and archives spanning over 5,000 years of human creativity.
The museum holds many of the UK’s national collections and provides extensive resources for the study of architecture, furniture, fashion, textiles, photography, sculpture, painting, jewellery, glass, ceramics, book arts, Asian art and design, theatre and performance.
The V&A aims to enrich people’s lives by promoting research, knowledge and engagement with the designed world. Its strategic objectives include:
- Creating a world-class visitor and learning experience across all V&A sites and collections;
- Deepening the relevance of its collections to the UK’s creative and knowledge economy;
- Expanding its international reach, reputation and impact;
- Operating with financial and organisational initiative and efficiency;
- Showcasing digital design and delivering an outstanding digital experience; and
- Diversifying and increasing private and commercial funding.